Jay Conn​Lead Pastor

Jay is married to Vicki and they have four children, Brady, Whitney, Chloe and Jesse. Jay has been pastoring since 2001. Before pastoring, he taught school for 7 years in Virginia. He attended Eastern Mennonite University, where he received a degree in Mathematics and Secondary Education. He received his MDiv from Ashland Theological Seminary and is currently seeking a Doctor of Ministry degree at Liberty University.

Jay loves preaching and teaching and has been the Lead Pastor of Martins Creek since 2012.

His favorite Bible Passage isEphesians 1:3-6“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. In love he predestined us to be adopted as his sons through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will — to the praise of his glorious grace, which he has freely given us in the One he loves.”

Glenn Nofziger II​ Associate Pastor

Glenn is married to Erin and they have three children, Mattea, Luke and Karis. Glenn attended Hesston College and Eastern Mennonite University where he studied Elementary Education. Before experiencing a call to ministry Glenn farmed and was a stay-at-home dad in addition to doing some substitute teaching and coaching. Following a call to serve the church, he attended Eastern Mennonite Seminary where he received his MDiv. Glenn joined the staff of Martins Creek as Associate Pastor in July of 2015. His primary focus at Martins Creek is with the youth and children’s ministries. He is passionate about connecting with people and helping them discover how their lives intersect with God’s Story.

Glenn also enjoys getting into a good story (books or movies), working on house projects, playing guitar, sports, being outside and spending time with family.

Glenn’s loves the entire Bible as one big story.Favorite book: the Gospel of JohnFavorite verse: Romans 12:2 “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is – his good, pleasing and perfect will.”

Lori Miller​Minister of Discipleship

Lori is married to Kent and they have two children; Kyle and Megan. After feeling a call to ministry, Lori attended Ashland Theological Seminary where she received a master's degree in Christian Formation. She has a passion for studying/teaching the Bible and applying its truths to daily life and describes her call as "helping people experience God's presence and transforming power in their lives."

Lori also enjoys coaching volleyball at Central Christian School in Kidron.

One of her favorite Bible passages isEphesians 2:8-10​"For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith - and this not from yourselves, it is a gift of God - not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do​."​

Tess Arnold​Church Secretary

Tess has attended MCMC most of her life and has been working as church secretary since August of 1992. She and her husband, Bill have 3 grown children: Mallory and her husband, Eliott live in Florida, Lindsey lives in Dublin and Brady is a student at West Liberty University in West Virginia. They love traveling to see them!

Tess also enjoys singing, “word find” puzzle books, anything chocolate and spending time with family and friends.

One of her favorite verses is found inPhilippians 4:6"Do not be anxious about anything but in everything by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving present your requests to God.” ​